Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 2 March 2020

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Petersham Service Centre on 2 March 2020

Meeting commenced at 10.02am

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT


Clr Victor Macri	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Sgt John Micallef	NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command
SC Stephen Flanagan	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Tanmila Samin Islam	Transport for NSW

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Asith Nagodavithane	Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services
Adrian Pritchard	Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services
Clr Marghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward
Cathy Edwards-Davis	IWC’s Director Infrastructure
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)
Miia Hynninen	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Alexander Dilworth	LTC0220 Item 19 – Resident

APOLOGIES:

Sgt Paul Vlachos	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Public speaker: Alexander Dilworth attended at 10.03am

Mr Dilworth, on behalf of the Warren Road Action Group, spoke on LTC0220 Item 19 regarding the proposed Warren Road, Marrickville upgrade. Mr Dilworth stated that since residents met with Council on a number of occasions about the upgrade, the proposal has not progressed any further. The Action Group had been advised that Transport for NSW was reviewing the proposal but no further information has been relayed to residents since then. Mr Dilworth stated that, in the meantime, numerous accidents and near misses in Warren Road have been occurring on a weekly basis. Mr Dilworth requested that the residents be shown some support to move forward with making Warren Road safer.

(Mr Dilworth left at 10.08am)

The Transport for NSW representative stated that they have no objections to the ‘One Way’ concept on Warren Road in principle and welcome Council to organise to make changes at the signalised intersection accordingly. The implementation is dependent on the cost of upgrading the traffic signals and sourcing funding for the upgrade. Council are waiting on a cost estimate for the signal upgrade from contractors which is expected to be received shortly. Council Officers and Transport for NSW can then discuss next steps. Clr Macri suggested that residents can write to local State Members to help source funding.

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 3 February 2020 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 2 December 2019 and 3 February 2020 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 25 February 2020 with the following amendments:

a) December 2019 - LTC1219 Item 8 Carrington Road Marrickville, THAT a further report be provided to Council to examine the provision of a pedestrian crossing on Carrington Road near Renwick Street Marrickville to improve pedestrian safety, particularly the safety of students attending Tempe High School;

b) February 2020 - LTC0220 Item 9 Clissold Street, Ashfield - Investigation of Proposed Works from the Ashfield Traffic Management Strategy (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC) - THAT Council write to Transport for NSW and Transit Systems and request that to ensure safe traffic management they support the introduction of opposing directional one-way streets in Clissold Street and Seaview Street, Ashfield, with the associated changes to the 406 and 413 bus routes; and

c) That traffic officers meet with Stockland Cardinal Freeman Village with the view to have delivery and large vehicles enter from either Victoria Street or Queen Street Ashfield.

LTC0320 Item 1 Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/All Electorates/All LAC's)

SUMMARY

This report considers minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council and includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The following ‘Disabled Parking’ zones be removed as they are no longer required;

a. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 3 O`Hara Street, Marrickville;

2. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 63 Pigott Street, Dulwich Hill;

3. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 2 Starling Street, Rozelle;

4. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 21 Pashley Street, Balmain;

5. A 30m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the north-western side of Dibble Avenue, on the side boundary of No. 56 Ewart Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks;

6. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No 132. Evans Street, Rozelle, adjacent to the existing ‘No Stopping’ restriction, for development at No. 144 Evans Street, for 12 weeks, subject to resident consultation; and

7. A 12m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the western side of Norton Street, in front of No. 46 Norton Street, Leichhardt, for 12 weeks, subject to resident notification.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The following ‘Disabled Parking’ zones be removed as they are no longer required;

a. 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 3 O`Hara Street, Marrickville;

2. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 63 Pigott Street, Dulwich Hill;

3. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 2 Starling Street, Rozelle;

4. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 21 Pashley Street, Balmain;

5. A 30m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the north-western side of Dibble Avenue, on the side boundary of No. 56 Ewart Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks;

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 2 Premier Street, Marrickville – Request for ‘Mobility’ parking provision adjacent to Ferncourt Public School (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from the Principal of Ferncourt Public School for the provision of a dedicated Mobility Parking space outside Ferncourt Public School, 74 Premier Street, Marrickville and within the existing drop-off zone in order to improve accessibility for students attending the school. The 'Mobility Parking' restrictions will be applicable from '8.00-9.30 am and 2.30-4.00 pm School Days’ only.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 6m ‘Mobility Parking; 8.00 - 9.30 am and 2.30 – 4.00 pm School Days, Buses Excepted ' space be installed on the southern side of Premier Street, Marrickville west of the western access gate adjacent to the Ferncourt Public School and within the existing drop-off zone.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 6m ‘Mobility Parking; 8.00 - 9.30 am and 2.30 – 4.00 pm School Days, Buses Excepted ' space be installed on the southern side of Premier Street, Marrickville west of the western access gate adjacent to the Ferncourt Public School and within the existing drop-off zone.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 3 Liberty Street and Bedford Street, Stanmore – Temporary full road closure to complete rail overbridge refurbishment works – 20 and 21 June 20220 (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Sydney Trains (Transport for NSW - TfNSW) for the temporary full road closure of Liberty Road (between Railway Avenue and Trafalgar Street) and Bedford Street (between Liberty Street and Pierce Street), Stanmore from 4am Saturday, 20 June to 4pm Sunday, 21 June 2020 in order to finish refurbishment works on the Liberty Street Stanmore rail over bridge. The streets will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic, including emergency vehicles and local residents. It is recommended that the proposed temporary full road closures be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Liberty Road (between Railway Avenue and Trafalgar Street) and Bedford Street (between Liberty Street and Pierce Street), Stanmore from 4am Saturday, 20 June to 4pm Sunday, 21 June 2020 be approved, in order to finish refurbishment works on the Liberty Street Stanmore rail over bridge subject, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Liberty Road (between Railway Avenue and Trafalgar Street) and Bedford Street (between Liberty Street and Pierce Street), Stanmore from 4am Saturday, 20 June to 4pm Sunday, 21 June 2020 be approved, in order to finish refurbishment works on the Liberty Street Stanmore rail over bridge subject, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 4 Haberfield Library Upgrade - Temporary Bus Relocation and Work Zone (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council Major Projects and Facilities has received an approval for a Development Application (DA) to upgrade the Haberfield Centre and Library. As part of the construction works, it is proposed that a temporary ‘Work Zone’ be established in front of the library at No. 78 Dalhousie Street. The existing bus stop will be re-located approximately 20m south for approximately 37 weeks.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. A 20m ‘Work Zone 7:00am -6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8:00am-1:00pm Sat be installed at the front of No.78 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield, for 37 weeks, temporarily replacing the existing bus stop; and

2. The existing bus stop in front of No. 78 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield be re-located 20m south, closer to the traffic lights at Ramsay Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. A 20m ‘Work Zone 7:00am -6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8:00am-1:00pm Sat be installed at the front of No.78 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield, for 37 weeks, temporarily replacing the existing bus stop; and

2. The existing bus stop in front of No. 78 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield be re-located 20m south, closer to the traffic lights at Ramsay Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 5 Ravenue Lane, Stanmore - Proposed 'No Parking 5am-10am Monday' to improve vehicular access for Waste Collection Vehicles
(Damun - Stanmore Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A proposal for the installation of ‘No Parking 5am-10am Monday’ restrictions in Ravenue Lane, between Lincoln Street and Stafford Street, Stanmore has been requested to address concerns from residents and Council’s Waste Collection Officers regarding regular instances of parked vehicles restricting access for waste collection vehicles. The proposal is limited to waste collection days only and will improve access for waste collection vehicles as well as reduce the chance of property damage. The proposal includes statutory ‘No Stopping’ zones at its intersections with Lincoln Street and Stafford Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. ‘No Parking 5am – 10am Monday’ restrictions be installed along the northern side of Ravenue Lane, along the side boundary of Properties No. 75 Lincoln Street and No. 78 Stafford Street, Stanmore;

2. ‘No Parking 5am – 10am Monday’ restrictions be installed along the southern side of Ravenue Lane, along the rear of Properties No. 28 – 42 Railway Avenue, Stanmore;

3. 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be signposted on the northern and southern sides of Ravenue Lane west of Stafford Street, Stanmore; and

4. 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be signposted on the northern and southern sides of Ravenue Lane east of Lincoln Street, Stanmore.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

2. ‘No Parking 5am – 10am Monday’ restrictions be installed along the southern side of Ravenue Lane, along the rear of Properties No. 28 – 42 Railway Avenue, Stanmore;

3. 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be signposted on the northern and southern sides of Ravenue Lane west of Stafford Street, Stanmore; and

4. 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be signposted on the northern and southern sides of Ravenue Lane east of Lincoln Street, Stanmore.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 6 Myra Lane, Dulwich Hill - Proposed 'No Stopping' Restrictions (Djarrawunang- Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations from the community regarding vehicles parking on the northern side of Myra Lane, between Garnet Lane and Myra Road, impeding off-street parking access, Council is proposing to introduce new ‘No Stopping’ restrictions along the northern side of the lane.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT 16m ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be installed in Myra Lane (Northern side), west of the Myra Road, Dulwich Hill.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled a late submission from a resident who supported the recommendation.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT 16m ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be installed in Myra Lane (Northern side), west of the Myra Road, Dulwich Hill.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 7 Pigott Street at The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill - Proposed Statutory 10-metre 'No Stopping' restrictions (Djarrawunang - Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to implement statutory 10-metre ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Pigott Street at The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill following a request to deter illegal parking on the northern side of Pigott Street. Vehicles parked on Pigott Street, within 10 metres of the intersection with The Boulevarde, at times hinder the sight line for vehicles entering the intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. Implementation of 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ in Pigott Street (northern side), east of its intersection with The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill; and

2. Implementation of 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ in Pigott Street (northern side), west of its intersection with The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill, be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. Implementation of 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ in Pigott Street (northern side), east of its intersection with The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill; and

2. Implementation of 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ in Pigott Street (northern side), west of its intersection with The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill, be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 8 Charlotte Street, Ashfield- Request to convert 1P period parking to 1/2P period parking outside premises No's 18-20 Charlotte Street, Ashfield (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received by the newsagent proprietor premises No. 18 Charlotte Street, Ashfield to have a short section of 1-hour period parking zone outside the newsagent and convenience store Nos. 18-20 Charlotte Street, converted to ½ hour period parking. This will allow a higher turnover for customer parking in the area particularly for the customers attending the above corner shops in Charlotte Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing 8m length of ‘1P 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Sun’ outside premises Nos. 18-20 Charlotte Street, Ashfield, be converted to ‘1/2 P 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Sun’.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing 8m length of ‘1P 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Sun’ outside premises Nos. 18-20 Charlotte Street, Ashfield, be converted to ‘1/2 P 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Sun’.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 9 Railway Street, Petersham - Proposed installation of Loading Zone (Damun -Stanmore Ward/ Newtown Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received for provision of a ‘Loading Zone’ in Railway Street, Petersham to facilitate with loading and unloading at Property No. 30 Terminus Street, Petersham.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. Implementation of a sixteen (16) metre ‘Loading Zone 8.00am – 3.00pm Wednesday’ on western side of Railway Street, between Carrington Lane and Terminus Street; and

2. Implementation 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ on the western side of Railway Street at Terminus Street, Petersham; be approved.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled a late submission from a resident who objected to the proposal as they believed that the Resident Parking Scheme in Railway Street should be extended to both sides of the street. Council’s Officers comments to the submission was that Resident Parking Schemes have been introduced on one side of the road for many areas to date. This allows for a balanced approach to the provision of on-street parking which caters for all users.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. Implementation of a sixteen (16) metre ‘Loading Zone 8.00am – 3.00pm Wednesday’ on western side of Railway Street, between Carrington Lane and Terminus Street; and

2. Implementation 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ on the western side of Railway Street at Terminus Street, Petersham; be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 10 Morris Street, Summer Hill- Request to remove 1/2 P period parking restrictions outside Nos. 24-28 Morris Street, Summer Hill
(Djarrawunang - Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a resident request to remove an existing ½ hour period parking zone (2 car space length) outside premise No’s. 24-26 Morris Street, Summer Hill as it is not required by current land uses.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing ½ hour period parking zone of 2 spaces on the eastern side of Morris Street, Summer Hill, outside premise No’s 24-26 Morris Street, be removed.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled a late submission from a resident objecting to the proposal on the basis that she has mobility problems and the proposal would remove her ability to park in front of her house. It was noted that the resident has a mobility parking permit which would allow her to park unrestricted in the existing 2 hour parking that is currently provided on Morris and Lorne Street, in addition to the unrestricted parking that is proposed outside of No’s 24-26 Morris Street. Residents can also apply for a mobility parking space should they meet the criteria.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing ½ hour period parking zone of 2 spaces on the eastern side of Morris Street, Summer Hill, outside premise No’s 24-26 Morris Street, be removed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 11 Renwick Street, Marrickville - Proposed extension of short-term parking restrictions (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Concerns were raised by a business owner in the southern section of Renwick Street, Marrickville that there was insufficient short stay parking in the locality that allows motorists to park and visit businesses in the area. Allocating two presently unrestricted on-street parking spaces on the northern side of Renwick Street, immediately west of the current ‘P30 7.30am – 3pm Monday – Friday’, near the intersection of Carrington Road, as additional short term restricted parking would allow visitors to the area greater opportunity to park for a short period of time.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the extension of current ‘P30 min 7.30am – 3.00pm Monday - Friday’ parking restrictions by twelve (12) metres westward along the northern side of Renwick Street, Marrickville (between Carrington Road and Excelsior Parade) be approved.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled two late submissions from residents who objected to the proposal as they believed that removing unrestricted parking would adversely affect residents in Renwick Street and neighbouring streets. An additional two late submissions were also received in support of the proposal with a business owner requesting that the restrictions be increased from P30 to 1P.

As a compromise, Council Officers proposed a revised plan to replace the existing 12m ‘P30 7.30am – 3.00pm Monday-Friday’ parking restrictions along the northern side of Renwick Street with an 18m ‘1P 7.30am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday’ restriction. Council Officers have consulted with the business owner who requested for more short-stay parking on this revised proposal.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s revised recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the current twelve (12) metre ‘P30 min 7.30am – 3.00pm Monday - Friday’ parking restrictions and subsequent six (6) metres of unrestricted parking along the northern side of Renwick Street, Marrickville (east of Carrington Road) be replaced with an eighteen (18) metre ‘1P 7.30am – 3.00pm Monday - Friday’ parking restriction.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 12 Hartley Street, Rozelle - Proposed 'No Stopping' restriction at intersection with Victoria Road (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Concerns have been raised regarding illegal parking, restricting the ability of vehicles to turn around at the southern end of Hartley Street, Rozelle.

Officer’s Recommendation

That a 25m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Hartley Street, north of Victoria Road, Rozelle.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a 25m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Hartley Street, north of Victoria Road, Rozelle.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 13 Park Lane, Ashfield - Proposed 'No Parking' restrictions (Djarrawunang - Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Representations have been received from a local resident for the provision of full time ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Park Lane, Ashfield to improve access to off-street parking as vehicular access is often blocked by parked vehicles in the laneway. Access issues for Waste Collection vehicles has also been observed on-site by Council Officers undertaking the investigation. Residents have been notified of the proposal.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the implementation of full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions along the northern side of Park Lane, Ashfield between Alma Street and west of the Park Lane road closure, be approved.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled a late submission from a resident in support of the proposal.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the implementation of full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions along the northern side of Park Lane, Ashfield between Alma Street and west of the Park Lane road closure, be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0320 Item 14 Carlisle Street between Norton Street and Unnamed Laneway, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Event (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from the licensee of The Royal Hotel in Leichhardt for approval of a temporary full road closure in Carlisle Street between Norton Street and the Unnamed Laneway adjacent to No.2 Carlisle Street to be held on Saturday, 25 April 2020 between the hours of 6am and 12 midnight. The road closure has been requested to facilitate The Royal Hotel ANZAC Day Event.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary road closure of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt between Norton Street and the Unnamed Laneway adjacent to No.2 Carlisle Street to be held on Saturday, 25 April 2020 between the hours of 6am and 12 midnight be supported, subject to the following conditions:

a. That an unencumbered passaged minimum of 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt;

b. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed;

c. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 2 weeks in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

DISCUSSION

Council was requested to forward the TMP and TCP to Transport for NSW for concurrence. Transport for NSW also requested the TMP and TCP for the cluster events that were presented to the Committee on 3 February 2020.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the temporary road closure of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt between Norton Street and the Unnamed Laneway adjacent to No.2 Carlisle Street to be held on Saturday, 25 April 2020 between the hours of 6am and 12 midnight be supported, subject to the following conditions:

a. That an unencumbered passaged minimum of 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt;

b. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed;

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0320 Item 15 Booth Street, Annandale – Request for timed parking

Clr Macri received a request from a business owner for timed parking on Booth Street, Annandale. The apartment blocks on the City of Sydney side of Booth Street, between Johnstons Creek and Pyrmont Bridge Road, do not have resident parking and as a result, residents are parking in front of the businesses opposite the apartments. This takes away parking from patrons of the businesses. Council Officers will investigate this request.

LTC0320 Item 16 Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield – Request for traffic calming measures

Clr Macri has received a request for traffic calming measures on Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield. The representative for Burwood PAC requested that any traffic counts undertaken by Council in Hawthorne Parade be provided to them.

Clr da Cruz requested that Hawthorne Parade be investigated for a 30km/hr speed zone as cyclists ride on the road and it is a high pedestrian area. It was noted that the community do not always like speed humps as a traffic calming measure.

Clr da Cruz also stated that residents have requested for a pedestrian crossing and refuges on Lord Street.

LTC0320 Item 17 Roundabout intersection of Edward Street and Smith Street, Summer Hill – Request for speed hump

Clr Macri received a request for a speed hump to be installed on the Edward Street approach to the roundabout at the intersection of Smith Street and Edward Street. The resident stated sightlines of Edward Street from Smith Street is poor and given that the intersection is part of a cycle route, it is necessary to slow vehicles down. There is currently a speed hump on the Smith Street entrance of the roundabout.

LTC0320 Item 18 Pedestrian crossings and signal phasing

Clr da Cruz raised an ongoing issue with pedestrian crossing signal phasing at several intersections: Darling Street at Victoria Road; Parramatta Road at Johnston Street; and Mallet Street at Parramatta Road. Clr da Cruz stated that the green pedestrian signal is not on for long enough and that when the flashing red pedestrian signal activates, the red left turn holding arrow is deactivated at the same time allowing vehicles to turn when pedestrians are only halfway across the road. Sometimes pedestrians are left waiting in the middle of the road for turning motorists to pass when they do not give way to the pedestrians. Clr da Cruz asked how driver behaviour could be improved at crossings.

The Transport for NSW representative advised that this signal phasing is an Australia-wide standard and road rules state that motorists are to give way to pedestrians at crossings. The representative advised that Transport for NSW have adjusted signals at some sites to give pedestrians more time to cross before signals allow motorists to turn. Transport for NSW will investigate the feasibility of adjusting signal phasing at the intersections raised by Clr da Cruz.

Clr da Cruz also stated that she has received complaints from residents that motorists are not stopping and giving way at the pedestrian crossing on Darling Street at Wise Street, Rozelle.

LTC0320 Item 19 Pedestrian incident on Iron Cove Bridge, Rozelle

Clr da Cruz stated that a pedestrian was reportedly taken to hospital after an incident on the Iron Cove Bridge shared path. Clr da Cruz asked if there was a strategy to address pedestrian safety on the shared path and commented that scooters often speed along the footpath.

LTC0320 Item 20 Closure of shared path on Lilyfield Road at Anzac Bridge, Rozelle

The representative for the Member for Balmain raised concerns with the suggested route from Victoria Road to the city after WestConnex closes the pedestrian/cyclist bridge over Victoria Road at Lilyfield Road at Anzac Bridge on 8 March 2020. The representative stated that the holding areas at two signalised intersections on the suggested detour route are not wide enough to accommodate the number of pedestrians and cyclists that will be diverted to the route. The representative further stated that the suggested route takes pedestrians up to Sommerville Road through a steep and narrow pathway and will be mixing with cyclists. The representative commented that the plan to close the Lilyfield Road pedestrian/cyclist bridge should have been presented to the Committee and requested Transport for NSW to respond regarding the safety of pedestrians on the suggested route. The Transport for NSW representative will raise these concerns with WestConnex.

LTC0320 Item 21 Boat trailers in Balmain Road, Leichhardt

The Leichhardt PAC representative recently met with a resident on Balmain Road regarding boat trailers parked long-term in the street. The representative asked what Council’s policy is on trailer parking. Council Officers advised that Council had not opted into utilising the impounding legislation due to the high staff resources required and ineffective results. Instead, Council has been installing signage prohibiting the parking of trailers. However, Council has found that signposting a street, such as Balmain Road, often moves the trailers into neighbouring residential streets which is more problematic than parking them on a State Road.

LTC0320 Item 22 Parking exemptions for Transit Systems

The Transit Systems representatives stated that Council Rangers have been issuing fines to Transit Systems marked cars when parked in a bus zone during the changeover of bus drivers. Currently only buses are permitted to park in bus zones. The representatives requested for an exemption for Transit System marked cars. Council Officers will investigate the possibility of an exemption.

Meeting closed at 10.44am.